Won't you join us at our 39th DESA Convention to be held in Warwick, RI from Sept.
14-18, 2014. There is still time to register. Cut-off for Room Reservations is Aug. 12, 2014
and the cut-off for Registration, Banquet and Tours is Aug. 25, 2014.

For more information contact Dori at (800) 603-3332

Pride runs very deep with DE sailors. We are a vanishing breed and our experiences can never be equaled.

Also, most sailors, at one time or another, have expressed a desire to know what became of shipmates and ships. Unfortunately, there was really no way for many of us to find out.

DESA is The Source for ex-DE sailors to communicate!

DESA Members jump to the Members Page for the latest news, stories and information.

If you are not a member, Come Aboard and Join Today! If you
would like more information or have a question, we are here to help.

When you join DESA, you can also join one of the Chapters that have been set up in many states.

DESANews is a tremendous benefit of
membership and is distributed bi-monthly. It is a great source for all the
latest news and events. The 20-plus pages of each issue contain:

The Annual DESA
Convention is held each Fall with details published in DESANews. If you have not planned your
ship reunion, why not have it in conjunction with the Convention.

Call
the DESA office for details on planning your reunion. See the Archives for coverage of previous DESA conventions.There are many annual DE Reunions.
DESA keeps you informed of these events in DESANews and on this website!

Are you trying to locate a crewmember or fellow
shipmate? DESA offers its members a Shipmate Location service for a very nominal
fee. Also, you can post a message or search the messages on the DESA
Message/Bulletin Board. You can pay a lasting tribute to a shipmate, loved one,
crew or a special ship on the DESAIn Remembrance page.

Are you looking for information about a specific DE
and crewmembers, information about your family member's service aboard a
DE or military records? Find out How toLocate DE and Military Records.

Destroyer Escort History is the largest section of this web site.The pages include the history of the DE, a list of all DEs by name, hull number and class, DE Roll of Honor, photos, stories and much more.You can view hundreds
of ships photos, relive the memories or learn about life aboard
ship by viewing the DE Photo Library.Also, hereyou will find the largest and most up to dateLinks to
DE Web Siteson the Internet, as well as Related Links of
interest to DE enthusiast.